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November 23, 2008 - 10:00 pm

Here are a few of the things in news, sports, entertainment and popular culture that we've been talking about lately.

• Prior commitments keep Joe "The Plumber" Wurzelbacher from attending a trade show in Las Vegas. Just as well, since he would commit only to showing up sometime between noon and 6 p.m. and would have charged double on Saturday.

• Diddy launches his new fragrance, "I Am King," in December. If it doesn't sell, look for the follow-up: "I Am Bankrupt."

• After a Philadelphia Eagles-Cincinnati Bengals game ends in a 13-13 tie, Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb says he didn't know there were ties in the NFL. He thought the "T" in the standings meant "TV SportsCenter appearances."

• The Dallas Historical Society has found what could be an authentic copy of Abraham Lincoln's "Bixby Letter," sent to a mother who was thought to have lost five sons in the Civil War. It probably won't seem nearly as momentous when somebody unearths Barack Obama's text messages 144 years from now.

By John Przybys (jprzybys@reviewjournal.com)

An aerial photo shows homes near Tenaya Way and Rainbow Boulevard on Monday, July 14, 2025, in ...

Nevada is one of the least healthiest states in the country, study says

By Patrick Blennerhassett / RJ

January 26, 2026 - 10:13 am

Nevada ranked as the 42nd least healthiest state in the country due to a number of factors including a rise in both drug use and unemployment.

‘I’ve been in hell’: Former Hamas hostage gives talk in Henderson

By Bryan Horwath / RJ

January 25, 2026 - 12:05 am

Yair Horn, 47, spent nearly 500 days as a hostage after being kidnapped Oct. 7, 2023.

The act of picking up a pen, sealing an envelope with wax and laying out pages may yield aesthe ...

Retro hobbies provide a break from the digital world

By Cheyanne Mumphrey The Associated Press

January 23, 2026 - 7:30 am

At a time when productivity means optimizing every second and screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting.

You can start with bodyweight-only squats to improve mobility and flexibility. Then, enhance th ...

Research shows these are the 3 best exercises for building muscle

By Erica Sweeney Parade

January 23, 2026 - 7:00 am

Building and maintaining muscle mass is important for everyone, regardless of age — and one of the strongest predictors of long-term health.

Meals with "GLP-1 Friendly" labels sit on the shelf of a Kroger grocery store Tuesday ...

Food labels target users of weight-loss drugs

By Dee-Ann Durbin The Associated Press

January 23, 2026 - 6:45 am

Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common in U.S. supermarkets.

Idris Elba in "Hijack," now streaming on Apple TV.

Better than yesterday: Idris Elba strives to keep improving

By C.L. Gaber Special / RJ

January 23, 2026 - 6:30 am

“My goal is to get up and do something new every single day,” says the 53-year-old star of Apple TV’s heist thriller “Hijack.”

Traditional or original Medicare consists of only Medicare Parts A (hospital insurance) and B ( ...

Is there any difference between traditional and original Medicare?

By Toni King Toni Says

January 23, 2026 - 6:15 am

Let’s go over some more basics about this form of health care, which has been around since President Lyndon Johnson signed it into law on July 30, 1965.

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a very important decision that requires careful eval ...

Savvy Senior: How to choose a quality nursing home

By Jim Miller Savvy Senior

January 23, 2026 - 6:00 am

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a very important decision that requires careful evaluation and homework.

Woman sues LDS church, alleging years of sexual abuse by priest

By Akiya Dillon / RJ

January 26, 2026 - 8:04 am

The complaint, filed Tuesday in federal court in Las Vegas, claims a high priest ordained within the church had raped the girl when she was 10 until she was 15.

What happens to your body when you eat fermented foods every day?

Beth Ann Mayer AMG-Parade

January 20, 2026 - 7:26 pm

Bacteria in food may sound like a bad thing—it can prompt food recalls, after all. However, the bacteria in fermented foods are very different from Salmonella and E. Coli.